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No. 525,747. Patented may so, |899.

J. F. DEADMAN.

HRSE TIE.

(Application led Sept. 2, 1898.)

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Ptented May so, lam.

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(No Modell) ms cu, Priora-Umm wumuron D e UNITED STATE-s PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN F. DEADMAN, OF SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR OF THREE- EIGI-ITHS TO JACOB I. DEADMAN, FRED R. PRICE, AND D. K. MOSES, OF

SAME PLACE.

HORS E-TIE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of ALetters Patent No. 625,747, dated May 30, 1899.

' Application filed September 2, 1898. Serial No. 690,115. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.'

Be it known that I, JOHN F. DEADMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Sault Ste. Marie, in the county of Chippewa and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Horse-Ties;l and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to automatic horseties to be preferably attached to the hub of a wheel of a vehicle and to which the reins or lines are rigidly and rmly secured byan attachment for the purpose of tying a horse or team. v v

The objects of the invention are to sotiea horse or team to a vehicle direct as to permit 'a free backward movement, but prevent an advance movement by tightening the said reins or lines to instantly check or restrain and stop the horse or team; to arrange the tie in such manner that a single device of this character will be equally well adapted for either right or left use; to establishacover or sealing for the several parts, so that they will be dust-proof and the entrance of mud thereinto completely obviated, and thereby overcome the deleterious wear action of grit or other foreign particles and' preserve the several parts in such condition as to be free for successful operation at all times, and to primarily construct the several parts in a strong and durable manner to enable them to eectually resist shocks, jars,or any tendency to breakage by contact with extraneous objects and also through the strain incident to the tension thereon of the reins or lines in the checking operation.

The invention consists of the construction and arrangement of the several parts, which will be more fully hereinafter described and claimed. f

In the accompanying drawings, Figure lis a perspective view of a vehicle, showing the improved device applied thereto. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the tie detached. Fig. 3 is a section through the entire device, showing the interior construction. Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical section. Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view of the lineA or rein securing attachment and a part of the boss to which it is reversely applied at one side. Fig. 6 is a detail perspective view of the grip shown slightly modied. Fig. 7 is a detail View of `the boss or enlargementon the casing, also slightlymodied. Fig. 8 is a further modification of the grip.

Referring to the drawings, wherein similar numerals are utilized to indicate corresponding parts in the several views, the numeral l designates a surrounding casing of substantially circular form,having at one side a dange 2 and at various points provided with screwreceiving enlargements 3. On the side of the said casing opposite to thatat which the Flange 2 is formed an inclosing ring 4 is adapted to be removably secured through the medium of screws 5 engaging the enlargements 3. The said inclosing 'ring 4 is of such width as to form a iiange equal in inward extent to the ilange 2, and by this means a seat or groove vis formed in which a ratchet-ring 6 is rotatably mounted. This ratchet-ring is formed with a circumferential groove 7 in the periphery thereof, having the base of the same constructed with a series of regularly-arranged ratchet-teeth 8, the flan ges formed by the said groove 7 standingl outwardly from the said teeth and closely bearingagainst theinner surface of the parts of the seat or groove formed by the surrounding-casing l and the ring 4. The peripheriesvof the flanges formed by the said groove 7 in the ratchet-ring 6 are situated adjacent the inner part of the said casing and the flange 2, and inwardly-extending portions of,7 the ring 4 extend4 over and cover a large part of the" said ring G, and while permitting a rotation of said ring dust and mud are prevented from entering into the groove 7 and clogging the ratchet-teeth 8. The inner Wall of the ring 6 is also circumferentially channeled, as at 9, leaving opposite thin or reduced flanges, which are intended to be tiled or cut away for the purpose of fitting the said ring and the entire deviceto hubs of varying diameters. On one side of the ring 6 securing-ears 10 are formed, which are apertured to receive screws or other fastening devices for the purpose of attaching the IOO said ring and the entire device to the hub. The upper part of the casing is also formed with an enlargement or angular boss 11,which is hollow, and therein is seated a spring-actuated dog 12, which engages the ratchet-teeth 8 and prevents rotation of the ratchet-ring (5 in one direction, but permits a free movement of said ring in the opposite or reverse direction. The boss 11 on one side of the casing 1 has a lateral solid projection 13 of substantially triangular form and provided at one side with a flange 14. The upper part of the ring 4 also has an extension 15, conforming in contour to the boss 11, and closes the open side of the hollow part of said boss. An oblique lug 16 is formed on the extension 15 and a -part of the ring 4, and extending through the dog 12 and a portion of the eX- tension 15 beyond the lug 16 is a bolt 17, which serves as a pivotal support for the said v dog and also as a means for securing the several parts. The nut of this bolt is adapted to be held against rotation by either the flange 14 or the lug 16.

The upper surface of the boss 11 gradually curves until it meets an abrupt inwardly-extending termination 18. A triangular arm 19 is also secured by the bolt 17 against the outer surface of the lateral projection 13 of the boss 11, and one side of said arm is adapted to bear against the flange 14, as shown, for the purpose of sustaining said arm in its adj usted position and prevents it from moving or defeating the operation of holding the reins or lines in a iirm and secure manner, as will be presently set forth. The said arm 19 has an upper extension 2O formed with apertured ears 21', and movably fitted over the said ears is a hollow knuckle formed as a part of a grip 23. A pivot-bolt 24 connects the said knuckle and ears, and through the medium of a spring 25, engaging the said bolt and adjacent parts, the said grip is normally held down at an angle of inclination with considerable tension toward the upper adjacent surface of the boss 11. The knuckle 22 has an overhanging shield 2G, which prevents dust or mud from entering into and obstructing the operation of the pivot-bolt 24 and the relative parts, and the grip 23 is limited in its elevation by the said shield striking against adjacent portions of the triangular arm. In

the majority of the forms shown the saidy grip 23 has an unbroken 'straight engaging surface and a depending lip 27 at its free end. As shown in the modification in Fig. 6, however, to perm it ready insertion of the lines or reins under the grip the opposite corners of the lip 27 are ared outwardly, as at 28; also, at one side a biting lip 29 can be formed,

as shown by Fig. 8, to more firmly bear upon the said lines or reins. The lug 14 prevents the grip and the arms supporting the same from being movedvloy the strain on the reins, and thereby preventing any reduction of the biting or clamping action of said grip, but, on the contrary, through the formation of the outer surface of the boss 11 and the arrangement of the several parts, as specified, the more tension that is brought to bear on the reins or lines the greater will be their securement. The lip 26 prevents the reins or lines from being drawn outwardly in a lateral direction, and the inclined position of the said grip materially facilitates this very desirable advantage. In reversing the grip and its attachment, so as to attach the entire device for either a right or left use, the screw 17 is withdrawn andthe arm of the grip thereby released and applied on the opposite side or against the upper portion of the ring 4 and firmly held against the extension 15 of the latter, with one side bearing against or contiguous to the oblique lug 16, when the operation of the parts will be just as efficient and the resistance equally strong. Thus the device is readily adapted for application to either side of a vehicle. In Fig. 7 the top surface of the outer portion of the boss 11 is` shown formed with a rib 30 to assist in preventing the lines or reins from slipping.

In applying the device it is attached to the hub of a wheel, and to make the operation effective buttons or analogous projections are secured to the reins orlines. In tying a horse or team the reins or lines are placed under the grip 23, care being taken that both of the reins or lines are drawn with equal tension, so as to prevent 4slack which might be sufficient to permit the horse or team to turn their heads either to the right or left. After the reins or lines are thus arranged an advance movement of the horse or team will necessarily cause the Wheel carrying the improved device to revolve and the ratchet-ring 6 also to rotate therewith, which Winds the reins or lines around the periphery of the casing 1 and continually sets up an increasing tension on the lines or reins and causes the horse or team to stop or cease pulling forwardly. The sudden check will necessarily cause the animals to move backwardly and the lines or reins will be unwound from the said casing, as the dog 12 will then slip through the ratchetteeth 8.

The utility and advantages of the device other than those heretofore enumerated are manifold and will become readily apparent to those using the same. In applying the device it is preferably attached to the outside of the hub as a matter of convenience and without requiring the removal of the wheel, and, further, to prevent entanglement of VVor injury to the lines or reins and provide for arranging the latter in the device Without passing the arms through or around dirty or muddy wheels and also more readily acquiring a uniform primary adjustment of both lines or reins in the grip.

To accommodate various applications, changes in the proportions, dimensions, and minor details of construction could be resorted to without departing from the nature or spirit of the invention.

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Having thus described Vthe invention, what is claimed as new isi l. In a horse-tie, the combination of a surrounding casing having a line or rein holding device thereon and a iiange on one side, a ratchet-ring rotatably mounted in the casing having a circumferential groove in its periphery in which are ratchet-teeth below the peripheries of the opposite flanges formed by said groove, a closing-rin g applied against the side of the casing opposite to the fiange of the latter, said casing-ange and closing-ring covering the part of the ratchet-ring having the teeth therein, and the peripheries ofthe flanges on opposite sides of the ratchet lying closely to the inner surface of the said casing and a spring-actuated dog mounted on the inner portion of the casing and engaging said ratchet-teeth. i

2. In a horse-tie,`the combination of a casing carrying aline or rein holding device and provided with a flange on one side, a ratchetring rotatably mounted in the casing and hav-` ing peripheral teeth with flanges on opposite sides extending outwardly beyond the same, a closing-ring bearing against the one side of the ratchet-rin g to cover the sam e, the peripheries of the flanges formed on the opposite sides of the ratchet-,teeth on the said ring being closely located to the inner surface of and covered by the casing, and an inclosed dog to engage said ratchet-ring.

3. A ratchet-ring for a horse-tie adapted to be applied to a hub and having an inner circumferential groove forming opposite reduced parallel iianges to be cut away for fitting purposes.

4. A ratchet-ring for a horse-tie having a peripheral groove within which ratchet-teeth are formed and protected by the opposite flanges provided by said groove, and stand beyond the diametrical extent of said teeth, and an inner circumferential groove to form opposite reduced flanges to 'be cut away for enlarging the opening of said ring.

5. A ratchet-ring for a horse-tie having a peripheral groove Within which ratchet-teeth are formed and protected by opposite flanges provided by the formation of said groove, and

which stand beyond the diametrical extent of said teeth and means for inclosin g said iianges of the ring.

transversely across the Width of the said boss or projection at a downward incline. and' freely resting on one side of the latter.

8. In a horse-tie, the combination, of an inclosing casing having a boss and a lateral projection with a flange at one side, an angular arm removablj7 iitted to said projection and having one part resting against said flange, a

spring-actuated grip attached to said arms' i and extending transversely across the boss at a a normal inward incline, a dog in said casing, and a ratchet-ring adapted to be secured to a hub and on which said casing is adapted to rotate.

9. In a horse-tie, the combination of a casa ing havingabosswith a lateral projection and a dog in said boss, a ratchet-ring mounted in the casing, a closing-ring on one side of the casing having an extension, and a grip haw ing an arm adapted to be applied either to the projection of theboss or the extension of the ring.

ing having a boss thereon with an oblique 1u g on the one side or face thereof, ratchet mechanism in said casing, a closing-ring for the cas= ing having an extension conforming in shape and applicable to the opposite side of the boss and having an oblique lug thereon in reverse position to' that on the boss, an arm for attach ment to the side or face of the boss having the lug thereon or to a part of the extension of the closing-ring, a grip hinged to a part of the arm, and a removable bolt to secure the arm and grip in either one of two positions. j

In testimony whereof I affix my signature inpresence of two witnesses.

JOHN F. DEADMAN.

Witnesses:

LEONA A. FEATHERS, GENEVIEVE MATTHEUS.

.v 8S 10. In a horse-tie, the combination of a cas 

